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TV Time Impact on Teen Health

TV Time Impact on Teen Health

reporterSeptember 7, 2026Leave a comment 9 min
Television remains a central part of many teenagers daily routines, yet the amount of time spent in front of a...
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The Four Infant Attachment Styles – Straight to the Point

The Four Infant Attachment Styles – Straight to the Point

reporterAugust 19, 2026Leave a comment 8 min
Understanding the emotional foundation of your child begins with the theory of attachment. Developed by psychologist John Bowlby and expanded...
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Piaget’s Schemas: What Are They and How Do They Work?

Piaget’s Schemas: What Are They and How Do They Work?

reporterAugust 8, 2026Leave a comment 9 min
Jean Piaget introduced the term schema to describe the mental structures that organize knowledge and guide interaction with the world....
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Why Family Traditions Matter More Than You Think

Why Family Traditions Matter More Than You Think

reporterAugust 7, 2026Leave a comment 14 min
Family traditions are the threads that weave together the fabric of our lives, yet we often take them for granted...
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Improving Parent-Child Relationships

Improving Parent-Child Relationships

reporterJanuary 25, 2025 3 min
Building Strong Bonds: The Foundation of Healthy Parent-Child Relationships The relationship between a parent and child is one of the...
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More US Children Diagnosed with Anxiety

More US Children Diagnosed with Anxiety

reporterDecember 23, 2024 3 min
The Rise in Childhood Anxiety: Understanding and Supporting Our Youth In recent years, there has been a notable increase in...
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The Ideal Mother is a Terrible Parent

The Ideal Mother is a Terrible Parent

reporterDecember 15, 2024 3 min
Embracing Imperfection: Why the “Ideal Mother” Myth is Harmful The concept of the “ideal mother” has long been a source...
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Average Mom’s Working Hours Revealed

Average Mom’s Working Hours Revealed

reporterDecember 2, 2024 3 min
The Hidden Labor of Motherhood: Unveiling the True Working Hours Being a mom is often described as a full-time job,...
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Supporting Your Child Coming Out

Supporting Your Child Coming Out

reporterNovember 29, 2024 3 min
Understanding and Supporting Your Child’s Coming Out Journey Coming out is a significant and often challenging experience for LGBTQ+ individuals....
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The Science Behind Having a Favorite Child

The Science Behind Having a Favorite Child

reporterOctober 30, 2024 2 min
Introduction Parenting is a journey filled with countless decisions and complex emotions. One of the most controversial and often unspoken...
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Daddy Dearest

Daddy Dearest

reporterOctober 20, 2024 3 min
When we talk about parenthood, mothers often get the spotlight. However, fathers, or ‘Daddy Dearest’ as we affectionately call them,...
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Children Need a Good Enough Parent?

Children Need a Good Enough Parent?

reporterOctober 19, 2024 3 min
The Concept of “Good Enough” Parenting Parenting is a journey filled with challenges, joys, and countless moments of self-doubt. In...
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Preparing for First Baby vs Second Baby

Preparing for First Baby vs Second Baby

reporterSeptember 25, 2024 4 min
The Exciting Journey of Expanding Your Family Welcoming a new baby into your family is always a momentous occasion, whether...
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Parenting with a Mental Illness: Challenges and Coping Strategies

Parenting with a Mental Illness: Challenges and Coping Strategies

reporterSeptember 13, 2024 3 min
Understanding the Challenges of Parenting with a Mental Illness Parenting is a rewarding yet challenging journey for anyone, but for...
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Today’s supermoms are redefining what success looks like. Here’s how

Today’s supermoms are redefining what success looks like. Here’s how

reporterAugust 5, 2024 4 min
Today’s Supermoms: Redefining Success on Their Own Terms The image of the “supermom” – perfectly balancing a thriving career, picture-perfect...
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Building Self Esteem in Children (Guide + Tips)

Building Self Esteem in Children (Guide + Tips)

reporterJuly 18, 2024 2 min
Building self-esteem in children is a vital aspect of their development. High self-esteem can lead to better mental health, improved...
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Navigating the Uncertainty of the COVID-19 School Year

Navigating the Uncertainty of the COVID-19 School Year

reporterJune 19, 2024 2 min
As the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, parents, students, and educators face a school year filled with...
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Positive Punishment: Definition With Everyday Examples

Positive Punishment: Definition With Everyday Examples

reporterJune 7, 2024 2 min
What is Positive Punishment? Positive punishment is a behavioral concept that refers to adding an undesirable consequence after an unwanted...
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15 Fun Conflict Resolution Activities for Kids

15 Fun Conflict Resolution Activities for Kids

reporterJune 3, 2024 2 min
Introduction Teaching kids conflict resolution skills is important for their development and future relationships. Rather than seeing conflicts as bad,...
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100+ Self-Esteem Worksheets for Kids, Teens and Adults PDFs

100+ Self-Esteem Worksheets for Kids, Teens and Adults PDFs

reporterMay 2, 2024 2 min
Having positive self-esteem is important for living a happy and fulfilled life. While some confidence comes from within, surrounding children...
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5 Questions for Celebrity Trainers (and Parents!) Chris and Heidi Powell

5 Questions for Celebrity Trainers (and Parents!) Chris and Heidi Powell

reporterApril 28, 2024 2 min
Chris and Heidi Powell, renowned for transforming lives on ‘Extreme Weight Loss,’ are not just celebrity fitness trainers but also...
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Minimalist Parenting Tips

Minimalist Parenting Tips

reporterApril 17, 2024 2 min
Embrace Simplicity Reduce clutter and focus on only the essentials. Children often thrive better in simple environments. Let go of...
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Mara Schiavocampo pens a heartfelt letter to her mother about raising her biracial daughter

Mara Schiavocampo pens a heartfelt letter to her mother about raising her biracial daughter

reporterApril 2, 2024 2 min
Embracing Our Shared Humanity In her moving letter, Mara touches on the profound questions many parents grapple with when raising...
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Best 26 Children’s Books to Teach Social Skills & Emotions

Best 26 Children’s Books to Teach Social Skills & Emotions

reporterMarch 9, 2024 2 min
Raising emotionally intelligent children is a key goal for many parents and educators. One effective way to teach children about...
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